Block Paving Howth — Expert Driveway and Patio Installers

Howth has many detached and large semi-detached properties, including some of north Dublin's finest homes where premium driveway and patio finishes are standard. Driveways and Patios has been serving homeowners in Howth and Dublin for over 15 years. We provide professional block paving installation on a proper compacted sub-base, with a written guarantee on all work and no deposit required.

We cover Howth and the surrounding areas including Sutton, Baldoyle, Portmarnock, Raheny. Whether you're replacing an old concrete driveway, widening an existing one, or starting from scratch, we'll give you an honest written quote within 24 hours of the site survey.

Block Paving in Howth: What to Know

Howth's steep, exposed coastal sites are some of the most demanding we work on: gradients that need careful falls, salt air that degrades weak materials, and premium homes that justify high-end finishes. Drainage and a properly engineered sub-base are non-negotiable here.

We work right across Howth — from Howth Head and Howth Harbour to the surrounding Sutton, Baldoyle, Portmarnock areas — and we'll travel to your property for a free site survey.

Block paving on Howth hillside sites

Howth driveways are often steep, winding and exposed to the sea. Block paving works well on these sites because it gives grip and can be laid on a curve, but it needs strong edges and a deep, well-compacted base to cope with the gradient.

We choose a textured block for traction in rain and frost, set every edge in concrete and add channel drains across the slope to slow water down. Parts of Howth are architectural conservation areas, and changes visible from the road may need Fingal's approval, which we check with you at the survey.

Block Paving Cost in Howth

The cost of block paving in Howth depends on several factors specific to your property and project:

• Project size in square metres
• Existing surface removal (old tarmac, concrete or paving)
• Sub-base depth required (dependent on ground conditions)
• Drainage requirements (soakaway, channel drain, connection to existing system)
• Block brand and range chosen (Kilsaran vs Tobermore, smooth vs tumbled)

Our Block Paving Service

Materials, colours, how we build the base, and the full step-by-step process are on our main block paving page.